U.S. Farm Bill Adds Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Biofuel Definition, Opening Door to Incentives
The U.S. House approved the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, expanding the federal biofuel definition to include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The National Business Aviation Association praised the move, saying it clears a legal hurdle and could unlock federal incentives for SAF feedstock and production. The bill now heads to the Senate for final approval.
CAISO CEO: Batteries Crucial for New Day-Ahead Market
CAISO CEO ‘expects batteries to play an important role’ in the newly launched Extended Day-Ahead Market #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/6s3O1ITTT4
China Datang Launches 500 MW Solar Farm to Power Data Centers
China Datang Corp has put a 500 MW solar plant in Zhongwei, Ningxia into operation, delivering green electricity straight to a cluster of data centers. The project, part of a 2 GW first‑phase build‑out, uses dedicated transmission lines and market trading to...
RCT Hydrogen Launches Production at German Electrolyzer Plant
RCT Hydrogen begins manufacturing operations at German electrolyzer factory #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Z04T1QOqCW
Ontario Unveils $9.8 B Transmission Plan to Ease Toronto Grid Bottleneck
Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has released a $9.8 billion draft transmission plan that combines new 500‑kV corridors from the Bruce nuclear complex with a high‑voltage direct‑current (HVDC) link to address a binding transfer limit in the Greater Toronto area....
Lagarde Calls for Europe to Slash 60% Energy‑Import Dependence After Iran‑Driven Price Surge
ECB President Christine Lagarde told a climate conference in Frankfurt that the recent spike in energy prices, driven by the Iran war, should prompt Europe to reduce its roughly 60% reliance on imported fossil fuels. She called the current model...
US Grid Watchdog Issues Dire Warning on Power Reliability
America’s Grid Watchdog Just Issued a Dire New Warning #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/AMFmgIIYfK https://t.co/QgDljxkI36
India’s Weak Grid Forces ReNew to Curtail Solar Output
ReNew Energy is being forced to curb its solar power output, putting profits at risk, as India’s inadequate grid infrastructure struggles to absorb renewables during peak generation hours https://t.co/IpsPCnc6EL
Chinese EV Makers Capture 8 of Top 10 Slots at Bangkok Motor Show, Marking Thailand's Shift
Chinese automakers seized eight of the top ten vehicle bookings at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show, with BYD taking the lead. The surge follows Thailand's halving of the NEV purchase tax break and price cuts of up to 30%,...
Ex‑Macquarie Bankers Target 4,800 MWh Australian Battery
Former Macquarie bankers plan one of Australia’s biggest six-hour batteries with 4,800 MWh of storage #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/fAFbll5GaW https://t.co/IKtVfQzKyi
Robots Accelerate Clean Energy Transition Without Job Loss
Robotics and automation don't take jobs in the energy transition Robots hand us the only credible way to build enough clean energy quickly without burning through people It's not ‘robots vs jobs’, it's robots plus good policy avoiding a slow transition and...
Bregal Milestone Takes Majority Stake in Meteoviva, Boosting AI Energy Management
Bregal Milestone announced a majority growth investment in meteoviva, the AI‑powered building energy‑management platform, to fund rapid European expansion. The deal gives meteoviva access to capital and operational support while the private‑equity firm taps a market where AI and decarbonisation...
Seattle Council Moves Toward One‑Year Data Center Moratorium Amid Grid Strain
Seattle City Council members Eddie Lin, Debora Juarez and Joy Hollingsworth are drafting a one‑year moratorium on new data‑center projects after two developers pulled out of a combined 369 MW proposal, citing grid‑capacity worries and a flood of public opposition.
Tata Mulls More Solar as Oil Prices Spike
Tata Steel (Thailand) Plc is launching a feasibility study to expand solar power at its Rayong, Chon Buri and Saraburi plants after production costs jumped 25% due to soaring oil prices and supply‑chain disruptions linked to the Israel‑US conflict. The subsidiary...
Australia: NSW Battery Storage Systems Capture 11.9% of State Consumption
On May 2, 2026 New South Wales battery energy storage systems set a new charging record of 1,240 MW, capturing 11.9% of the state’s electricity consumption during the late‑morning solar window. The achievement represents a 72.5% year‑on‑year increase in charging capacity and...
Beyond Deployment: Building a Circular Future for Renewable Energy
Renewable energy deployment is accelerating, but the sector now faces a new challenge: managing the end‑of‑life of solar panels and battery storage responsibly. In Australia only about 17% of solar‑module materials are recycled, highlighting a large untapped value stream, while...
NERC Issues Level 3 Alert for Large “Computational Load Entity”
On 17 March 2026 NERC issued a Level 3 alert for large computational load entities, chiefly data centres, after publishing a 66‑page Aggregated Report on Level 2 industry recommendations. The report highlights that data centres have overtaken hydrogen as the fastest‑growing electricity demand source,...
EV Li-Ion Batteries Market Set to Reach US$320 Billion by 2036
The global lithium‑ion battery market for electric vehicles is forecast to grow from $170 billion in 2026 to $320 billion by 2036, a 6.5% CAGR. Growth is driven by booming BEV sales in China, rising adoption in Europe, and a projected 4,500 GWh...
Outlook for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors: Explainer Video
The IDTechEx explainer video reviews the outlook for wide‑bandgap semiconductors—silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)—and their expanding role in power electronics for data centers, renewable‑energy systems, and electric vehicles. It outlines the current state of commercialization and presents a...
Key Wind, Solar and Network Projects to Be Fast-Tracked in Race to Quit Coal and Power Smelter
The New South Wales Labor government is introducing the Energy Legislation Amendment (Prioritising Renewable Energy) Bill 2026 to fast‑track wind, solar and network projects by creating a priority list and limiting objections from distant parties. The reforms aim to replace...
This EV Charger System Runs Like a Mini Power Plant – up to 10 MW
ABB E‑mobility unveiled its OM X‑Series, a distributed EV‑charging platform that can deliver up to 10 MW from a single site and power more than 100 fast‑charging points. The system uses liquid‑cooled silicon‑carbide converters, maintains over 98 % conversion efficiency in continuous...
Kevin O'Leary Says Opponents of His Utah Data Center Are 'Professional Protesters' — and some Are Powered by AI
Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary defended his multibillion‑dollar, 40,000‑acre Stratos data center in Box Elder County, Utah, after the project received unanimous approval from the state’s Military Installation Development Authority despite loud protests. O'Leary dismissed critics as “professional protesters,” alleging...
Offshore Wind Firm that Took Trump Payout Hits a Milestone in Europe
Ocean Winds, the Engie‑EDP joint venture, announced that its 30‑MW floating offshore wind farm off southern France has started delivering electricity to the French grid, marking a key milestone for deep‑water wind technology. The company simultaneously abandoned two U.S. offshore...
Germany Overhauls Tourism with Sustainable Rail, Nature Focus
Germany is recasting its tourism model around sustainability, rail mobility and nature‑based experiences, aiming to capture €86 bn ($93 bn) in travel spending in 2026. The strategy targets both foreign visitors and domestic travelers, steering them toward greener transport and regenerative activities.
Antarctica21 Hits 92% Occupancy and Unveils First South American Hybrid‑Electric Polar Ship
Antarctica21 reported a 92% berth‑sale rate for its 2025‑26 Antarctic air‑cruise season, hosting 2,847 travelers from 53 countries. The operator also announced the upcoming launch of Magellan Discoverer, the first hybrid‑electric polar vessel built in South America, underscoring a shift...
Raghunandan Saraf Shares Five Budget‑Friendly Swaps to Green Your Home Without Renovation
Raghunandan Saraf, founder and CEO of Saraf Furniture, revealed five inexpensive, no‑construction changes homeowners can make to create an eco‑friendly space. His advice, published in The Indian Express on May 5, emphasizes natural materials, energy‑saving lighting, and supporting local artisans,...
Blackstone to Invest Up to $2.34 B for 24.7% Stake in Eurowind Energy
Blackstone Infrastructure has signed a definitive agreement to invest up to €2 bn ($2.34 bn) for a 24.7% ownership stake in Denmark‑based Eurowind Energy. The deal, backed by top-tier advisors, gives the private‑equity giant a sizable minority position as Eurowind scales its...
Self-Charging Perovskite Display Prototype Hits 26.7% Solar Efficiency
A team led by Michael McGehee (University of Colorado Boulder) and Jixian Xu (University of Science and Technology of China) built a reciprocal perovskite diode that delivers 26.7% certified stabilized power‑conversion efficiency as a solar cell and about 31% external...
Denmark Halts New Data‑Center Grid Connections Amid 60 GW Queue
Denmark’s state‑owned grid operator Energinet has placed a three‑month moratorium on all new data‑center grid connections after a 60‑gigawatt queue, nearly nine times the country’s 7‑GW peak demand, forced a pause. The move targets roughly 14 GW of AI‑driven data‑center projects...
Arizona Solar + Storage Project Comes Online to Benefit California Utilities
The 111‑MW Sun Pond solar farm with 340 MWh of battery storage is now operational in Maricopa County, Arizona. Developed by Longroad Energy and built by McCarthy, the project supplies power to California utilities Ava Community Energy and San José Clean Energy...
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Batteries Charging Forward Across Western U.S.
Cost‑competitive utility‑scale battery energy storage systems are rapidly expanding across the western United States. ERCOT, CAISO and the rest of the Western Interconnect, which host 52% of U.S. solar capacity, already hold nearly 90% of operational BESS capacity and are...
This 2.5 GW Collaboration Aims to Advance the First ‘Gas-Plus-Nuclear’ Plant
Blue Energy and GE Vernova have announced a strategically paired 2.5 GW gas‑plus‑nuclear collaboration aimed at creating the world’s first combined‑output plant in Texas. The project will pair GE Vernova’s Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX‑300 small modular reactor with two 7HA.02 gas...
Oregon Department of Energy Announces $1.1 Million in Re-Purposed Funding for Solar and Storage Rebates
The Oregon Department of Energy is reopening its solar and storage rebate program on June 15, 2026, using $1.1 million repurposed from administrative savings and cancelled projects. Homeowners can receive up to $5,000 for solar installations, $2,500 for storage, and low‑income...
Shell Nears Launch of Estimated $1.17B Holland Green Hydrogen Project
Shell is preparing to launch Holland Hydrogen 1, a 200‑MW green hydrogen plant on the Maasvlakte 2 site in Rotterdam, slated to become Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen facility. The $1.17 billion project can produce 60,000 kg of hydrogen per day and is already linked...
Zap Energy: The First Fission-Fusion Company
Zap Energy announced it will develop a hybrid fission‑fusion reactor, positioning itself as the first company to blend the two technologies. The firm argues this approach can achieve net‑positive energy faster than traditional magnetic or laser‑inertial fusion designs. A recent...
VTNA to Begin Taking VNL Electric Orders by End of 2026
Volvo Trucks North America announced it will begin taking orders for its flagship VNL Electric Class 8 tractor by the end of 2026, a year later than the original 2025‑early‑2026 target. The delay is linked to a cooler political climate for battery‑electric...
Colorado, Wyoming Team Up to Accelerate Carbon Storage Permits
Colorado announced our new partnership with Wyoming today to strengthen coordination on permitting for carbon storage projects that may cross state lines. Our agreement helps speed up permitting, supports cleaner air, and protects property rights—while ensuring we work together to...
South Korea Targets 3 GW Floating Solar by 2030
South Korea plans 3 GW of reservoir floating solar by 2030 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ML9vEKeiTe
‘Supplemental’ Municipal Utility Begins Solar-and-Storage Installs in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor launched the Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility (A2SEU), a supplemental municipal utility that began installing solar‑plus‑storage systems for about 150 homes in the Bryant neighborhood, with plans to reach 1,000 homes by 2027. The pilot, supplied by FranklinWH...
Offshore Wind Firm Secures European Milestone After Trump Payout
Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/EXyw1cAoGx
Planning Approval Enables Battery to Pair with Solar Hybrid
Developers win planning tick to double up on standalone battery with neighbouring solar hybrid project #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/G910zNgLq0 https://t.co/P2NKsvsrCF
Dutch Grid Tariffs Spark Concern Among Energy Producers
Energy industry concerned at Dutch grid tariff plans for large electricity producers #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/6m748kDlzQ
By 2030, Data Centers Use 10% of Golf’s Water
TIL that by 2030, data center water usage will be 1/10th of what the US golf industry uses h/t @itsvijen
Solar and Storage Offer Strong Infrastructure Investment Returns
The infrastructure investment case for solar and storage #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/3cKVeoW1Pe
Low-Power Ride-Through Enables Continuous Green Hydrogen Production
Low-power ride-through tech keeps green hydrogen flowing in standalone PV–electrolyzers #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Mf1r5ddXqF
Global Policy Shifts Reshape PV Inverter Market
The impact of evolving global policies on the PV inverter industry #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/8H2qtg1QO0
Solar Beats Ethanol‑powered Cars by 500‑to‑1
If you put that ethanol into the combustion engine of a car (that throws ~75% away as heat) and compare it with an electric vehicle, the end result becomes ~500:1 in favor of solar. And solar can go on roofs or...
Energy Retailer Urges Denial of Transmission Cost Recovery Bid
“Should be denied:” Energy retailer slams network bid to recover transmission cost blowouts #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/eoa9jFTeDS https://t.co/hxuN2gB7bw
China’s Subsidies Drive Wind Power Dominance
China’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying Off An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels. https://t.co/k9kQUYjyg0
Data Center Costs: Some Already Priced In
Exactly. Some price increases due to data centers -- such as PJM capacity auctions -- are already included in rates. Others costs -- such as local transmission upgrades -- are not because utilities start to recover costs once...